Vpk Lead Teacher - Tildenville Elementary School

The VPK Lead Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for preschool-aged children, ensuring their educational, social, and emotional development. This role is critical to the growth and development of young minds. The VPK Teacher must ensure a high level of quality programming, and work to establish and build strong relationships. The VPK Teacher will exhibit positive role model qualities in all aspects of their interactions and will continually maintain and be an example of Discover After School’s mission and core values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent service to all students, families, co-workers, and school administration
• Curriculum Planning 
• Classroom Management  
• Communicate positively and effectively
• Maintain accurate records pertaining to licensing requirements, staff/child health and safety
• Adhere to all policies and procedures both organizationally and departmentally
• Model positive behavior and educate children in a manner which contributes to mature and responsible behavior
• Complete all Discover After School and governmentally required training in the required time- frame
• Implement the curriculum and schedule provided on a daily basis and provide feedback to such on a weekly basis.

Qualifications:

• 45 Hours of DCF Child Care Training
• CDA (Staff Credential)
• Florida or National Directors credential 
• First Aid and CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Screening
• Satisfactory Drug Screening
• High School Diploma

Skills:

• Proficiency in lesson planning
• Strong verbal, listening, and written communication skills in English is required.
• Bilingual, with proficiency in both English and Spanish is a plus. 
• Effective behavior management techniques 
• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Ability to communicate at a high level to both children and administration
• Ability to problem solve and critically think through daily situations

Expectations:

• Passion for early childhood education and a commitment to providing high-quality learning experiences
• Ability to effectively work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including those associated with race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other aspects of human diversity.
  
• Dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Compliance with all state and company regulations and policies
• Maintain and support all procedures that ensure the safety of children, parents, and staff
• Oversee and participate in the cleaning and maintaining of facilities, equipment, and all areas used
• Be knowledgeable and adhere to all policies and procedures
• Perform additional tasks as needed or requested

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 1221 Brick Rd Winter Garden, Florida 34787